School’s out—time to head into the woods! We’ll combine natural materials, teamwork, and creative problem-solving to explore the basics of survival shelter construction. Kids will learn how to build all kinds of shelters, from simple lean-tos to more elaborate forts. Please pack water and lunch for your child. Meets at DPNC. Members: $42.50/program; Non-Members: $50/program…
Get up close and personal with DPNC’s amazing animal ambassadors! Bring the family to meet snakes, turtles, owls, and more as we explore their fascinating adaptations and discover the vital roles these creatures play in our ecosystems. It’s a fun and educational experience for animal lovers of all ages! Meets at DPNC. Preregistration is required.\…
Treat your kids to a fun-filled evening at the Nature Center while you treat yourself to a night off! They’ll explore the outdoors with exciting games, hands-on nature activities, live animal encounters, and an evening hike. To top it all off, we’ll gather around the fire for pizza and s’mores! Don’t forget to dress for…
Your favorite brunch spot just got a holiday glow-up! This season, Pop Over in Mystic debuts its NEW Outdoor Bar, transformed into a Bavarian-inspired winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, heaters, fuzzy blankets, and more trees than the North Pole. Sip and stay cozy under the stars with spiced Glühwein, naughty & nice holiday cocktails,…
Join us here at DPNC on the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! Bundle up and slide into this month’s Adventures in Nature as we explore how wildlife prepares for the cold season ahead. From frogs that freeze to squirrels that stash, learn the clever strategies animals use to survive winter.…
The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center invites you to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season to experience the peace and wonder of a winter walk in the woods. Taking place Decemebr 12, 13, and 14, stroll through the forest on a self-guided tour of trails lit by the soft glow of…
The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center invites you to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season to experience the peace and wonder of a winter walk in the woods. Taking place Decemebr 12, 13, and 14, stroll through the forest on a self-guided tour of trails lit by the soft glow of…
The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center invites you to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season to experience the peace and wonder of a winter walk in the woods. Taking place Decemebr 12, 13, and 14, stroll through the forest on a self-guided tour of trails lit by the soft glow of…
Discover the wonders of nature together at this monthly, inclusive, and FREE family-friendly program at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center! Move at your own pace as you explore themed activity stations, meet live animals, and examine fascinating natural artifacts. Then get creative with a hands-on craft before heading out on a self-guided hike and scavenger…
Treat your kids to a fun-filled evening at the Nature Center while you treat yourself to a night off! They’ll explore the outdoors with exciting games, hands-on nature activities, live animal encounters, and an evening hike. To top it all off, we’ll gather around the fire for pizza and s’mores! Don’t forget to dress for…
Unearth the fascinating world of rocks and minerals during this exciting Vacation Day program for children ages 6-10! Learn how different rocks form, explore the rock cycle, and examine real specimens up close. Then head outdoors to search for stones that tell their own geological stories! Please pack water and lunch for your child. Members:…
Join us at DPNC where children ages 6-10 will discover which birds spend the winter in Connecticut and how to spot them. We’ll practice bird identification, use binoculars on a hike and make a bird feeder to take home! Please pack water and lunch for your child. Members: $42.50/program; Non-Members: $50/program Register
Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids, ages 6 to 12, spend the evening at DPNC's Coogan Farm. We will enjoy cooking our own dinner, meeting animals and going for a night hike. We’ll make our own pizza for dinner and create a delicious dessert! Please be dressed for the…
TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY!! The Bill Memorial Library invites you to visit the library on Saturday, February 7, 2026 to celebrate the 15th annual Take Your Child to the Library Day. Children and their families can stop by between 10:00 AM-2:00 PM for crafts, chocolate trivia, free book giveaway, and more! Taste…
Please RSVP for this event at BankSquareBooks.com/events Bank Square Books presents an story-time and signing with Adam Wallenta for middle grade book, Punk Taco. About the Book Across the galaxy, an evil, tyrannical king has enslaved citizens from countless planets using them as soldiers in his quest for domination. When one young refugee is displaced…
Ages 6–10 years. Join DPNC to discover how animals attract their mates! Explore how colors, behaviors, and calls help animals find the perfect partner. We’ll also see why males and females of some species look or act differently. Meet some of our resident animals and uncover the fascinating strategies they use to find love. Pre-registration…
Bring the family (children 8 and up) to the Giving Garden for our first seed-starting day of the year! What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than by giving back to your community? Join us at DPNCs Coogan Farm for this FREE program as we plant over 1,000 celery seeds that will grow into fresh…
Treat your kids to a fun-filled evening at the Nature Center while you treat yourself to a night off! They’ll explore the outdoors with exciting games, hands-on nature activities, live animal encounters, and an evening hike. To top it all off, we’ll gather around the fire for pizza and s’mores! Don’t forget to dress for…
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED Join DPNC in learning all about the American Woodcock! Over Zoom, we’ll discuss the Woodcock’s strange physical features, spectacular, spiraling aerial courtship display and much more in preparation for our early spring Woodcock Walks. Get ready to know about the most unique little bird in the woods!
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 14. There…
It may be cold outside, but things heat up for owls in late winter. Bring your family to learn about Connecticut’s native owls, meet one of DPNC’s resident birds, and then head into the night to listen and look for wild owls along the trails. Advanced registration is required. Meets at DPNC. Register
Try out the pottery wheel in this fun 2-hour workshop for beginners ages 9-13. Choose two pieces to keep. Pick a glaze for your instructor to glaze your work. Your pottery will be ready for pick up in 3 weeks. $35 plus $5 for materials per person. Two dates available. Register online. Saturday, March 7th:…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 14. There…
Join us as Laura Jackson reads from her book, The Busy Beast at our storytime event! About the Book When the Busy Beast arrives one day, "musts" and "have-to's" push out play. The grown-ups think the Beast has won, but the children know what must be done... This is a story about the importance of…
Try out the pottery wheel in this fun 2-hour workshop for beginners ages 9-13. Choose two pieces to keep. Pick a glaze for your instructor to glaze your work. Your pottery will be ready for pick up in 3 weeks. $35 plus $5 for materials per person. Two dates available. Register online. Saturday, March 7th:…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 14. There…
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children in grades 3 through 5 to an afterschool cooking class on Thursday, March 19 at 4:00 PM. Instructor Erica Benvenuti, RD, a community nutrition program educator with the UConn Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, will lead kids in creating chicken curry over rice.…
Go beneath the fur to see how small mammals work. Through hands-on dissection, students will explore structures, organ systems, and the adaptations that help these animals thrive. All mammal and bird specimens donated for the series have died from natural or accidental causes. Meets at DPNC. This program is for children ages 9-16 years old.…
Take part in our Spring-themed Easter Egg scavenger hunt, take photos with Wendell the Rabbit, and visit with your favorite marine animals! Included with general admission. Get your professional photo taken with the Easter Bunny on the Mezzanine for an additional cost. more details
Take part in our Spring-themed Easter Egg scavenger hunt, take photos with Wendell the Rabbit, and visit with your favorite marine animals! Included with general admission. Get your professional photo taken with the Easter Bunny on the Mezzanine for an additional cost. more details
Learn to identify Connecticut’s native snakes and discover their important role in our ecosystems. Join DPNC on Sunday, March 22nd as we explore unique snake adaptations and you’ll get a chance to meet and touch live snakes! Meets at DPNC. Pre-registration is required. Free thanks to the generous support of the Bodenwein Public Benevolent Foundation.…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 14. There…
SPRING PAINTING FOR KIDS AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children in grades 1-5 to create a spring painting on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Paint your own canvas with a spring tree using puzzle pieces! All materials are supplied. Registration is required and…
Take part in our Spring-themed Easter Egg scavenger hunt, take photos with Wendell the Rabbit, and visit with your favorite marine animals! Included with general admission. Get your professional photo taken with the Easter Bunny on the Mezzanine for an additional cost. more details
Join us in celebrating the opening of "Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks" with a special opening day event on Saturday, March 28. Drop in from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to participate in a collaborative LEGO® mosaic build guided by members of ConnLUG, a Connecticut-based LEGO® fan group, in the lobby of the Thompson…
Treat your kids to a fun-filled evening at the Nature Center while you treat yourself to a night off! They’ll explore the outdoors with exciting games, hands-on nature activities, live animal encounters, and an evening hike. To top it all off, we’ll gather around the fire for pizza and s’mores! Don’t forget to dress for…
Take part in our Spring-themed Easter Egg scavenger hunt, take photos with Wendell the Rabbit, and visit with your favorite marine animals! Included with general admission. Get your professional photo taken with the Easter Bunny on the Mezzanine for an additional cost. more details
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 14. There…
Passport to Connecticut Libraries April 1-30, 2026 Your library card opens the world to you through physical books, audiobooks, music CDs, DVDs—as well as downloadable or streaming versions of the same products. Now let your library card open the doors of Connecticut libraries by participating in the Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program! To celebrate National…
Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs, meet resident animal friends along the way, and say hello to the Easter Bunny! Trade in your found eggs for wooden ones and head over to the creation stations to decorate them. Please bring your own basket to collect eggs. Participants are limited to…
